Tom, Whose Story Was Told in the Prologue, Has Asperger'ssyndrome

question 168

Multiple Choice

Tom, whose story was told in the Prologue, has Asperger'ssyndrome. Like many people, he can become frustrated whenhe is "stuck" on a problem. However, unlike other people whorecognize when it's time to switch to a new strategy or acceptdefeat and give up, Tom perseveres in trying to find the"right" solution, demonstrating _____, which are characteristics of Asperger's syndrome.

• A)cognitive rigidity and inflexible thinking
• B)intuitive thinking and insight
• C)creativity, displacement, and generativity
• D)mental retardation and a low IQ

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